Rabbit numbers finally on the incline?

[tatsblisters 10,835]

On 15/04/2025 at 14:15, dodger said:

Strange how the government n Joe public drool over them yet farmers hate them and they desimate wildlife

Then there is the nutcases like the badger protection group we have one in south Yorkshire that thought it was a good idea to re introduce badgers on a big council owned golf course and never gave the farmers on surrounding land a second thought who kept cattle fekin crackpots the lot of them. 

[dodger 3,438]

7 minutes ago, tatsblisters said:

Then there is the nutcases like the badger protection group we have one in south Yorkshire that thought it was a good idea to re introduce badgers on a big council owned golf course and never gave the farmers on surrounding land a second thought who kept cattle fekin crackpots the lot of them. 

Bad that is they've no idea everythings cruel to them but they won't care if farmer has to cull part of his herd 

[Marvel 479]

On 07/04/2025 at 15:37, Blue Dog said:

How’s everyone doing? Back 15-20 years ago I had multiple accounts on here. Was very friendly with a few names. Met life long friends and had some cracking sport with the dogs. 
 

I haven’t been on here for a while, I presumed with fabeook etc this site kind of fizzled out. 
 

I’m just a law abiding rabbiting man nowadays. Bad time to choose so, with rabbit numbers being on their arse nationwide pretty much. 
 

But the past 2 years I’m starting to notice them again in places they’ve been nonexistent in for 10+ years. I’m my opinion, they are starting to make a return. At least they are around my neck of the woods. 
 

What’s everyone else’s thoughts? Is the humble rabbit making a return? 
 

attached a picture of my 11 month old pup. He’s collie whippet. So far making a prefect rabbit chaser. 

That you Greb?

[gunter 1,093]

Lol its still a rare occurrence to see a stripe during the day round here they know better it would be the talk of the town 

[Black neck 16,803]

Imo a proper working terrier is more game than any lurcher or bull dog 

There not many rabbits by here now 

[Bangersanmash 4,520]

1 hour ago, Black neck said:

Imo a proper working terrier is more game than any lurcher or bull dog 

There not many rabbits by here now 

Like rocking horse shit a good terrier nowadays a tell thee. 

[Daniel cain 47,639]

Just now, Bangersanmash said:

Like rocking horse shit a good terrier nowadays a tell thee. 

Don't help,folk been  bastardising them for such past times as bushing and peddling pups,from 5 minute wonders too all and sundry ....

[gunter 1,093]

35 minutes ago, Daniel cain said:

Don't help,folk been  bastardising them for such past times as bushing and peddling pups,from 5 minute wonders too all and sundry ....

100 percent mate as you proably know there's plenty of good yards out there with digging dogs and men that wouldn't touch such sort....it is a shame about the rabbit numbers tho most kids get into it through ferreting lamping and it's not worth effort for them anymore 

[Daniel cain 47,639]

53 minutes ago, gunter said:

100 percent mate as you proably know there's plenty of good yards out there with digging dogs and men that wouldn't touch such sort....it is a shame about the rabbit numbers tho most kids get into it through ferreting lamping and it's not worth effort for them anymore 

I think most terrier lads as kids, started out hunting rabbits... until the day you bolt/dig your first fox etc.... Then you choose your calling in lifelots of Lads get into digging...the mass majority only into it for all of 5 mins...on to something else, because let's be honest,it ain't an easy road at times...one minute your flying high...few bad mornings...and your dog less for me personally,breaking through to a good terrier ,that has it's quarry right in front of it ...can't be bested

[gunter 1,093]

Agreed mate love my terriers 

[Bangersanmash 4,520]

5 hours ago, gunter said:

Agreed mate love my terriers 

Went for a mooch this evening around 7 o'clock. Dog ended up on something in some gauze. Ended up coming out with what looks like a tooth mark and on her nose. That was pissing out blood. A didn't see what it was but dog was going mad with what ever it was she had hold of. Even though she's my dog wife wasn't happy her coming home full of blood. Lol

[Franks dad 1,499]

11 hours ago, Bangersanmash said:

Went for a mooch this evening around 7 o'clock. Dog ended up on something in some gauze. Ended up coming out with what looks like a tooth mark and on her nose. That was pissing out blood. A didn't see what it was but dog was going mad with what ever it was she had hold of. Even though she's my dog wife wasn't happy her coming home full of blood. Lol

Field mouse 

[gunter 1,093]

11 hours ago, Bangersanmash said:

Went for a mooch this evening around 7 o'clock. Dog ended up on something in some gauze. Ended up coming out with what looks like a tooth mark and on her nose. That was pissing out blood. A didn't see what it was but dog was going mad with what ever it was she had hold of. Even though she's my dog wife wasn't happy her coming home full of blood. Lol

3 weeks sick bay 

[Black neck 16,803]

44 minutes ago, gunter said:

3 weeks sick bay 

Hopefully it pull through 

[low plains drifter 11,000]

19 hours ago, Bangersanmash said:

Like rocking horse shit a good terrier nowadays a tell thee. 

Excuse me!